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Bethlehem native and Moravian University graduate William “Bill” Werpehowski gifted a $50,0000 Endowed scholarship to his alma mater.
Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby with Traditions of Hanover resident Bill Werpehowski. Submitted by SAMANTHA DIX Traditions of Hanover welcomed Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby to its campus for a celebratory luncheon on Monday, July 25. Traditions of Hanover resident William “Bill” Werpehowski, a 1951 Moravian University graduate, formerly known as Moravian College, has gifted a $50,000 endowed scholarship to his alma mater.
“Moravian University and Traditions of Hanover have a great history of working together, and many of our students keep that partnership alive through their internships,” said Bryon Grigsby, president of Moravian University. “Today we celebrate Bill Werpehowski, Class of ’51, and the generous scholarship he has created to support Bethlehem stuContinued on page 4
By SAVANNAH BROWN Residents came out to the Martin on Main music and guitar festival in Nazareth on Saturday, July 30 after a two-year hiatus due to safety precautions amongst the Covid pandemic. The seven-hour festival was a hit as couples, families, and even four-legged friends shopped, ate, and jammed to music all day long. Martin on Main hosted over 60 musical acts on three stages during the festival in downtown Nazareth, each bringing their own flair and fans. The entertainment included two-time Grammy winner Laurence Juber, Wil & Robert, The Beautiful Distortion, Kelsey & Grace,
Rod Abernathy, Keith, John, & Sue, Melody Cruz, Brian Dunne, Dina Hall, The Audio Files, The Music Makers, The Love Bugs, Fresh Duo, Noll Brothers, Jim at the Hot Cogan, Make a Joyful Noise, New Day Rising, and Jonathan Cornelius. Nazareth Circle and South Main Street to Belvidere Street was blocked off to traffic during the event, so that vendors and attendees could line the streets. The center of Nazareth circle offered shade to the hot summer day and concertgoers collected under the trees to enjoy the sounds of singers, songwriters, and bands. In addition to one of the festival stages, the Nazareth Branch of
the Greater Valley YMCA hosted a farmers’ market in their parking lot with an assortment of vendors selling homemade treats for festivalgoers to take home, including peanut butter, pickled foods, and infused cooking oils, just to name a few. Food truck, craft, artisan, and resale vendors lined South Main Continued on page 11
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